Middle School Response to Intervention (RTI)​ Grades 5-8

My first day of teaching for the 2018-2019 school year.

Sharing one of my passions.

Education BackgroundI Graduated from Collinsville High School in 2013. I continued my education as I started my college career at Southwestern Illinois College Belleville. I attended SWIC from Fall 2013 to Fall 2015. I received my Associate of Arts Degree while studying Elementary Education. Then, in the spring of 2015, I transferred to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I graduated May 5, 2018 with my Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education, and received my Professional Educator License.

Previous ExperienceFor the past three years I have worked at a before/after school care program at a school in Maryville, Illinois. I also worked during the summer camp. During this time I had the opportunity to create engaging activities for children ages 3 to 14 to ensure appropriate social and cognitive development, provide one-on-one support for children ages 6 to 14 relating to all subject area content and engage in conflict/resolution encounters with children ages 3 to 14. During my time in the education program at SIUE, I had the opportunity to observe and teach in different grade levels ranging from 1st through 5th grade. Lastly, I completed my student teaching in Alton, Illinois. During my student teaching, I had the opportunity to teach a fantastic group of 4th grade kiddos. The classroom was a co-taught full inclusion classroom, where I got to collaborate and learn from both a General Education teacher and a Special Education teacher. All of these experiences have helped me to grow as an educator, and I plan to continue my growth for years to come.

Likes / HobbiesMy hobbies include running, reading, cooking (although I am still trying to learn), watching movies, and I have taken an interest in DIY crafts. My favorite book series is Harry Potter and my favorite movie is Wonder. I have always had a big interest in teaching and learning and I want to continue to learn myself, while installing a love of learning in children's lives. Lastly, my favorite sports include baseball (Go Cardinals) and hockey. Something that everyone will learn about me is that I am a huge St. Louis Blues fan! LONG LIVE THE NOTE!

I am very excited to begin my first year of teaching, and I am even more excited to be a part of the Belle Valley School District!​Go Bombers!It's time to tune into learning!​Let's have a fantastic 2018-2019 school year!